April 25, 2009

General Meeting Minutes, Prosser, WA

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Marlene Laughton who led the flag salute.

Treasurer’s Report:  Pat Stegeman reported that we have a balance of $6,859.31.  Our reserve amount is $5,000.00 and prepaid dues are $180.00, which leaves our available funds at $,1679.31.  Report approved as stated.

Minutes:  Minutes from the annual membership meeting held Sept.12, 2009 were approved as read by secretary Penny Kinder.

Old Business:  After much discussion about dues, the cost of the newsletter, and the efficiency of email, Pat Stegeman moved that we raise our annual dues from $20.00 to $25.00 to cover increased postage and newsletter costs so we can keep sending it by “post” to all members.  Motion seconded.  Motion passed.

A motion was made to make the new dues amount of $25.00 effective Oct. 2009.  Motion seconded.  Motion passed.

New Business:  We had a lengthy but productive discussion about the amendments to the by-laws and standing rules as recommended and posted by the executive board.

Concerning Article II of our standing rules under VOTING, Kathy Storrs made a motion to state that nominations will be open from the floor at both the Aug. and Sept. meetings.  Motion seconded.  Motion passed.

Concerning Article IV under duties of officers, TREASURER, Frank Ward made a motion to post the treasurer’s report on our web site.  Motion seconded.  Motion failed.

Concerning Article VII under ADOPTING AMENDMENTS, Frank Ward made a motion to keep this section as previously written but deleting the 30 day required notice before an amendment may be adopted, rather than deleting the entire section.  Motion seconded.  Motion failed.

After a bit more discussion from the membership, Tom Mosher made a motion to accept the by-laws and standing rules as amended  (including the motion passed tonight to rewrite Article II allowing nominations from the floor at both the Aug. and Sept. meetings).  Motion seconded.  Motion passed.

Frank Ward volunteered to be on the nominating committee replacing Duke Blakley. Frank was nominated and voted into the position. A nomination was held to replace Duke Blakley as National Director.  Frank Ward and Roy “Bullet” Laughton were nominated.  After the written ballots were counted by volunteers Linda Ferrell and Paul Gustin, Bullet was declared our new National Director.

The highlight of our meeting was the numerous delightful door prizes.

Bob Schultz motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Penny Kinder, Secretary